Solve the problem.A boat heads upstream a distance of 30 miles on the Mississippi river, whose current is running at 5 miles per hour. If the trip back takes an hour less, what was the speed of the boat in still water? Give the answer rounded to two decimal places, if necessary.

A. 18.03 mph
B. 15 mph
C. 16.58 mph
D. 6 mph


Answer: A

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